Caledonian Hotel, O'Connel Street, North Adelaide c1911

State Library Catalogue Reference: B 10294

Walker, Gordon, Photographer

On the corner of O'Connell Street and Barton Terrace, the Caledonian was established in 1869.

‘FAREWELL TO SOLDIERS.
At the Caledonian Hotel, North Adelaide, on Friday evening, a farewell social was tendered by North Adelaide tramway employees to Tprs. H. Daulby and H. Gundersen. who are departing with the 8th Battalion A.C.H. There was a large attendance, and the proceedings were of an enthusiastic character. Tpr. J. Hazzlin, E. Hudd, and R. O'Dea were also present. Mr. J. Bradley presided, and referred to the esteem in which the departing soldiers were held. It spoke volumes for the popularity of the young fellows to see such a large crowd present that evening, and he hoped that when they returned there would be another reception awaiting them. Some people were of the opinion that they would not have any fighting to do, but he believed that much work remained to be done in South Africa. He felt sure that they would do their duty, and hoped they would return to North Adelaide in the best of health and spirits, and covered with glory. These remarks were enthusiastically received, and the cheering was prolonged when Tprs. Daulby, Gunderson, and Hazzlin suitably replied. After the loyal toasts had been honoured, an enjoyable musical programme was carried out. Messrs. W. Goodger, J. Ward, A. McNicol, and H. Renfrey contributed songs. Mr. E. R. McCarthy gave a recitation and some lightning sketches, while a youth called Kingko did some clever balancing feats. Messrs. L, Renfrey and . J. Ward acted as accompanists. The singing of Auld Lang Syne concluded the Social. Much of the success of which was duo to the arrangements of Messrs. E. Wright and A. Bradley. '
The Register, Monday 19 May 1902, p7

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